Coursen’s Corner

GUEST: Eric Rakofsky

TOPICS: Making the Move from Brooklyn to Austin; Growing Up Boxing; Cultivating Business Opportunities; The Value of Sweat Equity; Pursuing Passions; Beating Cancer; Having Faith vs Being Religious; Being a Father; Fitness Tips for Keeping Yourself Safety Fit; and so much more.

ABOUT ERIC: Born in Brooklyn New York where his love for boxing first took hold, Eric Rakofsky learned early on that tough men will always outlast tough times. Today Eric is a strength and conditioning coach @ The Kollective in Austin Texas, and the host of “Sit Down with E” podcast. Eric is also a father, a cancer survivor,  and an investor in the health and wellness space. 

FOLLOW ERIC

Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericrakofsky1/

Sit Down with E Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/SitDownWithE 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericrakofsky1994/videos 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media

GUEST SUBMISSIONS

[email protected]

GUEST Bianca Scalise

TOPICS Dog Park Happiness; Protection Dog Teams; Ronin’s Personality Traits; Fasted Workouts; Coaches Coaching Coaches; Desirable Difficulties;  Teenage Girls and Eating Disorders; Yoga Diets; Therapy; Prioritizing Protein; Social Media Strategies; Highlighting The Power of Choice;  and so much more. 

KNOWN FOR In-Person Coach @ Kollective and Online @ EMPWR

ABOUT BIANCA Texas-born but globally-grown, Bianca Scalise is a lifelong yoga practitioner turned strength and conditioning coach who champions her clients through science-based fitness coaching.

FOLLOW BIANCA

Bianca’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca.michelle.scalise/

Bianca’s Websites: https://beacons.ai/biancascalise 

Bianca’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BiancaScaliseEmpwr 

SHOW NOTES

KOLLECTIVE: https://www.thekollective.com/ 

EMPWR: https://beacons.ai/biancascalise 

Malcolm Gladwell on the Advantages of Disadvantages: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/david-goliath-malcolm-gladwell-advantages-disadvantages/ 

East of Eden by John Steinbeck: https://a.co/d/400NfJv 

Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://a.co/d/e15EyDQ 

How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan: https://a.co/d/cnrrB9O 

How to Know a Person by David Brooks: https://a.co/d/ih2uTiK 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Peyton Thompson

TOPICS 

Instagram vs Reality; Success vs Effort; Life in the NFL; Preparing For The Inevitable; Best/Worst Stadiums; Structuring Success; Giving Back; 

KNOWN FOR 

Former NFL Player; Luxury Real Estate Advisor; Investor;  Builder;  Philanthropist.

ABOUT PEYTON

Peyton Thompson, a Texas native raised in California, has undergone an incredible transformation since retiring from the NFL –– where he played for the Atlanta Falcons, the [then] Washington Redskins, the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

As a Luxury Advisor for The Agency and Principal of VERV, he excels in the real estate industry, managing a portfolio exceeding $15M and executing brokerage transactions over $50M. With insights from his personal journey, Peyton inspires others to conquer challenges and achieve success. As the Principal of VERV, he drives innovation, forging connections with individuals, innovators, and businesses to shape the future of real estate.

FOLLOW PEYTON

Peyton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattednspatted

Peyton’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/tattednspatted

Player’s Reach Foundation: https://playersreach.com/ 

Verve Real Estate and Development: https://www.vervrnd.com/

SHOW NOTES

The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon: https://a.co/d/9cljDDB 

The One Thing by Gary Keller: https://a.co/d/38Cbwpq 

Peyton’s Trainer, Reign: https://www.instagram.com/reign_train/ 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Electra Stone 

TOPICS: Tarantino and film foot fetishes; functional wellness; Hollywood; emigrating to the US as a teenager; being a twin; navigating early childhood trauma; emotional addiction; heart-led leadership; radical self-honesty; the code to love; and so much more. 

KNOWN FOR: Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder of The Amar Method.

ABOUT ELECTRA

Hollywood Actress and Film Producer turned Founder and Functional Leadership Coach, Electra Stone is reshaping the conversation around Consciousness. As the Founder of The Amar Method, Electra combines the understanding of our quantum entanglement with conscious awareness. Through her work, Electta is on a mission to help individuals take charge of their lives by building a bridge from the mind to the heart.

SHOW NOTES

Alive and Well: https://aliveandwell.health/ 

#753 – “What Went Wrong With America” – Tim Kennedy on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson: https://chriswillx.com/podcast/ 

SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/

Becoming Supernatural, by Dr. Joe Dispenza

https://a.co/d/h0eArKW 

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza 

https://a.co/d/ggazuFz 

FOLLOW ELECTRA

Electra's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/electra.stone.love 

Electra’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/electra-stone/ 

Electra’s IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2415526/ 

THE AMAR METHOD

www.amaraustin.com

theamarmethod.com 

https://www.youtube.com/@Amar_Wellness 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Justin Mihaly 

TOPICS 

Entitlement; Being of Service; Starting and Growing a Business; Competitive Bodybuilding; America’s Revisionist History; Overcoming Depression; Podcasting; Changing Lives Through Together More Fit; and so much more. 

KNOWN FOR CEO, #TeamMihaly; Founder, Together More Fit;  Host, “Grow or Die” Podcast.

ABOUT JUSTIN:

Justin is an acclaimed bodybuilding coach who has helped clients win world championships, 100+ overall titles, Olympia qualifications, and 26 IFBB pro cards. 

As the CEO of #TeamMihaly, Justin has built a thriving coaching business that has helped over 3,000 clients achieve their all-time best. As a former champion competitor, Justin knows firsthand what it takes to build and maintain a champion physique. At Team Mihaly, Justin passes on the same philosophies he applies to all areas of life outside of bodybuilding and coaching.

Justin is also the host of the top podcast, "Grow or Die,” where he and his guests discuss topics from the methodologies of achievement in bodybuilding to life principles, thinking mastery, and self-improvement geared towards a high IQ and EQ audience.

SHOW NOTES:

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell:

https://a.co/d/35DAt5P

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, by Damien Lewis

https://a.co/d/4xCrbLN 

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (Movie Trailer) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvwDen1Wrx8 

A History of Black Wall Street:

https://www.britannica.com/place/Black-Wall-Street 

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates:

https://a.co/d/5qSsmyc 

Kelly Matthews:

https://www.instagram.com/kellylmatthews/ 

Göbekli Tepe

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gobekli-tepe-the-worlds-first-temple-83613665/ 

FOLLOW JUSTIN:

Justin’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jmihaly_ 

Justin’s Website: https://beacons.ai/justinmihaly 

Grow or Die Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growordiepod 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Ellen Tsai and Britley Williams

KNOWN FOR:  Co-Owners of Fan Into Flame

TOPICS 

Faith-based healing; new age philosophies; benefits of breath work; gene keys; understanding individual energies; the mind-body connection; awareness vs acceptance; resistance vs receptivity; and so much more. 

ABOUT ELLEN & BRITLEY:

Ellen Tsai has over a decade of experience in productivity, time management, and corporate operations, Ellie brings a strategic approach to helping clients align with God's purpose. She guides owners and teams to seek energetic restoration while fostering a sense of fulfillment and effectiveness in their personal and professional realms.

Britley Williams is a breathwork facilitator, trauma-informed life coach, and motivational speaker. She specializes in somatic modalities utilizing subconscious reprogramming and spiritual restoration techniques to empower individuals and groups to discover authenticity and amplify their potential.

Together, they are the heart-centered leaders and co-owners of Fan Into Flame Coaching and Consulting where they blend their unique expertise and spiritual insights to ignite transformation in individuals and organizations.

FOLLOW ELLEN

Ellen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_bt/ 

Ellen’s Links: https://linktr.ee/ellie_bt 

FOLLOW BRITLEY

Britley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britleyann/ 

Britley’s Links:  https://linktr.ee/britley 

NOTES FROM THE SHOW

Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliot: https://a.co/d/0OsYh1f 

Honeymoon Effect by Bruce Lipton: https://a.co/d/drIukmy 

Return to Love by Marianne Williamson: https://a.co/d/6cBCKEU 

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van den Kolk: https://bGvT1Tz 

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/ 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Matt Choi

TOPICS 

Running Towards A Better You;  Routines as Religion; Overcoming Imposter Syndrome; Building Self-Discipline; Negotiating Brand Deals; Knowing Your Value; Why Saying No Is A Super Power; Daily Journals;  Mastering Content Creation; Unlocking Limiting Beliefs; and so much more. 

KNOWN FOR 

Running 12 marathons in 12 months; Running across Korea

ABOUT MATT

Matt Choi is a content creator, entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast. After playing Division 1 football, Matt found himself working a corporate job that was sucking the life from his existence. Refusing to accept his future as fate, Matt transitioned to fitness training before doubling down on creating content during the pandemic. In just four short years, Matt has amassed several hundred thousand followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where he has cultivated an online community who share his passions and love for running, fitness challenges, and workouts.

Matt continues to push his body mentally, physically, and spiritually to be an example of what humans can accomplish if they shift their mindset and step out of their comfort zone.

“The only limits we have are the ones we choose to believe.”

FOLLOW MATT

Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattchoi_6 

Matt’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattchoi6 

Matt’s Youtube: https://youtube.com/MattChoi

Matt’s Website: https://mattchoi.co/  

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

Spencer’s Instagram: @s.coursen 

Spencer’s Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com  

RECORDING STUDIO

Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX

https://www.recordatx.com/ 

THEME MUSIC

"Underground Moments" by Cushy

https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/  

PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

Ronin6 Media and Lauren Brown

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Lauren Brown

GUEST BOOKING

Lauren Brown

SPECIAL THANKS

Lauren Brown (IG @laurenelizabethb)

GUEST: Nico Van Slyke

Leadership vs Leadership Development; Do you find mentors or do mentors find you; Metrics of Success; Manifestation as a superpower, Adversity as Inspiration; Why success requires sacrifice; competitive qualities; putting plans into action; and so much more. 

VP of Sales for Skyline Security and founder of The Collective.

Lauren Brown IG: @LaurenElizabethB

GUEST BOOKING

Guest: Lauren Brown

Known For: the best sports massage in Texas; no BS yoga teacher

Topics: Growing up religious; challenging your limiting beliefs; taking risks; continuous learning and reinvention; relationships with your parents as people and more than just your parents; marriage & divorce; Elton John; the conspiracy of wellness culture; designing the life you want rather than the life you were told to; skydiving; and so much more. 

About Lauren Brown: 

Lauren is a highly skilled sports massage therapist and yoga teacher based in Austin, TX, but it was never part of her plan. Like many people, her career goals have taken several twists, turns, and detours over the years. Along the way, she learned how to believe in herself and her community and become a go-getter for what she wants. Lauren's passion is to help people move and do the things they enjoy in life pain-free. 

FOLLOW LAUREN

Lauren’s Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/laurenelizabethb⁠ 

Lauren’s Youtube:

Website: ⁠www.yogamovesmassage.com⁠

FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN 

IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen⁠

Twitter X: ⁠https://twitter.com/spencercoursen⁠ 

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@s.coursen⁠ 

Website: ⁠www.SpencerCoursen.com⁠

RECORDING STUDIO